Its pretty wicked. Wash outs everywhere. The backroad riding is going to be scary. Hopefully we don't lose to many routes. Hwy 101 is open now. I'd think 17 will be a while. Closed in both directions.
Just checked out my camp. The air base its under water

My shore line is taking a shit kicking. Water went up close to 4 feet today.
Hoping it goes down quick and the sauna doesn't wash away.

I have stayed at the Northern Lites Motel and found it to be an excellent place with really interesting owners. I know they are closed for the winter . I saw the photo in yesterdays Sudbury Star and it shows signifgant damage. I really hope the damage is repaired to the road and that the business can recover.

I have always enjoyed travelling in that area and would hate to see the Motel closed, John and Maureen are good folks and very bike friendly business, We need to encourage good folks like them to succeed.

Good luck to all the people of Wawa as the rebuild and recover from storm. I know Finndian has his shop and family in that area, I wish you well.

I am truly sorry to hear the Northern Lites is probably a total loss. I just read on the Sault Star the article about the flood and saw the photo gallery. I saw a quote from Mo and she says she is dealing with the insurance. I like you hope they get a settlement that will allow them to start over,

My sincere best wishes to all as you dig out from this mess, Please let your friends and family know we are including you in our prayers.

First off, hope all you stuff is okay Finndian!! Good luck with the clean up! What a mess! :eek1

So here I sit in North Platte, Nebraska, waiting for the Winnipeg gang to show up. Made good time getting here, 1632kms in 15hours and 45 minutes. Waded thru the herds of deer down to Duluth in the dark...amazing I didn't smoke one! They were everywhere. Inbetween the deer it snowed but nothing major. Sunny most of the day and above zero.

Going to get dinner soon if the guys don't show and hope to make Moab tomorrow late afternoon

I have stayed at the Northern Lites Motel and found it to be an excellent place with really interesting owners. I know they are closed for the winter . I saw the photo in yesterdays Sudbury Star and it shows signifgant damage. I really hope the damage is repaired to the road and that the business can recover.

I have always enjoyed travelling in that area and would hate to see the Motel closed, John and Maureen are good folks and very bike friendly business, We need to encourage good folks like them to succeed.

Good luck to all the people of Wawa as the rebuild and recover from storm. I know Finndian has his shop and family in that area, I wish you well.

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We stayed in room 24 when we visited the area in 2009. 24 is the one hanging over the ravine now...

wow. I am stunned by the flood pictures. I hope the sauna does'nt sustain too much damage. Gord I saw the work you did trying to preserve your shoreline, it looks like the water is gonna do some more damage there.

When I was out in Sask, during the floods the force of the water was amazing.
new homes getting flooded during construction
flat ground, water has nowhere to go
trying to ride to Regina
After the water went down. Some poor guy from BC, found his car in Roche Percee. It was still there months later, maybe left as a testament to the power of Mother Nature.

Moab riders: have a good trip, wish I was going too. Snow here this morning.